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Recruitment/Posting Title	Supervising Habilitation Counselor
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Medical and Patient Services
Department	UBHC-Outpatient Services-PISC
Overview	Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care (UBHC), established in 1971, offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHC’s 1,060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment, prevention, and education. UBHC, one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country, has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient, outpatient, partial hospitalization, screening, crisis stabilization, family/caregiver support, community outreach and case management, supportive housing, supported employment, prevention and consultation, employee assistance programs, and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police, veterans, active military, teachers, mothers of special needs children and child protective service workers. In FY2016, UBHC treated 16,199 consumers, had 24,502 admissions, and touched the lives of 19,441 individual callers through peer support. In addition, UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services, Children and Families, and Corrections, delivering 16,000 trainings each year.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Supervising Habilitation Counselor for the Child and Adolescent Services – School and Community Based Programs within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care.  The primary purpose of the Supervising Habilitation Counselor is to serve as a supervisor for Habilitation Counselors within the Middlesex County NJ4S Hub team. Serves as the team leader for Habilitation Counselors. In addition, will be expected to provide direct care program services as needed. Also serves as a customer services role model and establishes alliances with community organizations and services providers. Demonstrates competency in recognizing the unique needs and applying relevant treatment approaches for children (0-12 years), adolescents (13-17 years) and young adults (18-21 years).  Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides training and administrative supervision to Habilitation Counselors in a professional and helpful manner. Coordinates functions of Habilitation Counselors in unit according to established policies and procedures. Directly completes and monitors staff documentation compliance to adhere to all regulatory and billing requirements as evidenced by chart audit reviews.   Demonstrates understanding of all program regulations and requirements and ensures that the programs meet all applicable standards. Acquires familiarity with agencies in Middlesex County that provide services to children, adolescents and their families that can provide services and provide ongoing support/resources for the family. Develops community based planning and implementing programs in schools and communities within Middlesex County specific to children and their families’ needs and requests to maximize service transitions.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	25S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	70968.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	86262.000
Annual Maximum Salary	101557.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	CWA, Local 1031
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master’s Degree in appropriate behavioral health discipline or relevant field.
Certifications/Licenses	Applicants possessing a degree in Social Work must have an active New Jersey certification/licensure as required by the State Board of Social Work.  All clinical licensing as required by discipline and New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	One (1) year relevant supervisory experience. Experience with community based service provision to adults with addictions.  LCADC.  Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) speaking.
Equipment Utilized	Computer knowledge
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Ability to speak clearly and write proficiently. Hearing is essential. The ability to focus on the task at hand despite numerous interruptions. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and document into an electronic medical record. The employee spends much time driving, walking, standing, bending, and talking with individuals served in the community located throughout the state. Occasional transport of individuals served in state or rental vehicles. The employee can expect to lift up to 30 pounds. Work Environment: The work environment includes clinic and community-based services and outreach. Subject to unpredictable situations and crises, to include behavioral, medical, and psychiatric. Occasionally exposed to individuals exhibiting assaultive behaviors. Exposure to blood borne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
Special Conditions	Must possess a valid driver’s license or alternate means of transportation for use to outreach individuals served.

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2921
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Piscataway (RBHS)
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details

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